Finding Aid for the Edward Ward Collection 1940-1945
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Edward Ward Collection,
Date (inclusive): 1940-1945
Collection number: PASC-M 16
Creator: Ward,
Edward
Extent:
11 boxes (5.5 linear ft.)
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library.
UCLA Library Special Collections
Los Angeles, California 90095-1490
Abstract: Collection consists of conductor's scores and/or
sketches, in manuscripts or copies, for The singing bandit, Cobra woman, Where
were you?, Broadway serenade, Kit Carson, Climax, Men of Texas, South of Pago
Pago, My son, my son, It never rains in Hollywood, and Phantom of the opera, as
well as unidentified musical sketches, printed sheet music, production notes,
legal documents (including contracts), cue sheets, correspondence, and
photographs.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Edward Ward Collection, Collection number PASC-M 16, UCLA Library Special Collections, University
of California, Los Angeles.
Biography
Ward was born on Apr. 2, 1896 in St. Louis, MO; attended Beethoven Schools of
music; wrote film scores for "Cheers for Miss Bishop," "Thanks a million," "All
American co-ed," and "Phantom of the opera;" wrote music for the London
production of Clowns in clover, and wrote songs, including Who takes care of the
caretaker's daughter?, Always and always, Lullaby of the bells, Dreaming of
castles in the air, and Anybody home?; became a film executive; he died in
1971.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of conductor's scores and/or sketches, in manuscripts or
copies, for The singing bandit, Cobra woman, Where were you?, Broadway serenade,
Kit Carson, Climax, Men of Texas, South of Pago Pago, My son, my son, It never
rains in Hollywood, and Phantom of the opera, as well as unidentified musical
sketches, printed sheet music, production notes, legal documents (including
contracts), cue sheets, correspondence, and photographs.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Ward, Edward, 1896-1971 --Archives.
Composers --United States --Archival resources.
Music --Manuscripts.
Motion picture music --Scores.
Container List
Box 1
List of compositions, cue sheets, contracts and legal
documents
Box 1
Prelude Con Corne
Physical Description: manuscript
Box 1
Rehearsal
1946 May 14
Physical Description: painting
Scope and Content Note
By Blewitt.
Box 1
Unidentified Musical Sketches
Physical Description: manuscript
Box 1
You're a Horse's Nether Extremity
Physical Description: manuscript
Box 2
Singing Bandit
Physical Description: conductor's score
Box 3
Conductor's Scores, Sketches
Scope and Content Note
Cobra Woman -- Where Were You -- Broadway Serenade -- Kit Carson -- Climax --
Men of Texas.
Box 4
Assorted Published Sheet Music Titles and Popular Music
Anthologies
Box 4
Conductor's Scores, Sketches
Scope and Content Note
South of Pago Pago -- My Son, My Son -- Climax -- It Never Rains in
Hollywood
Box 5
Conductor's Score, Sketches
Scope and Content Note
It Never Rains in Hollywood -- Singing Bandit
Box 6
Conductor's Scores, Sketches
Scope and Content Note
Singing Bandit
Box 7
Conductor's Scores, Sketches
Scope and Content Note
South of Pago Pago -- Phantom of the Opera
Box 8
Various production notes, legal documents, contracts and
correspondence
